Nazzareno La Gamba
Chief Operating Officer, Ampol Trading & Shipping
Ampol•Singapore
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A strategic thinking mindset, highly analytical in identifying problems to solve / opportunities to grow. The ability to make navigate outcomes and make recommendations in the face of ambiguity. A growth mindset, with willingness to continuously learn more and push the boundaries. My core strength lies in the ability to see patterns in complex problems, and anticipate multiple outcomes to scenarios and their potential impact. I like to develop new ideas and innovate solutions quickly, often from scratch, across a variety of new situations, environments, and personalities, and then implement them. Along with that, I bring significant expertise in establishing new businesses and driving digital transformation in companies operating in complex, competitive and disruptive markets. My career has included leading, as well as consulting with significant brands, as well as rapidly scaling disruptors. My experience spans strategy design, marketing, sales, customer service, digital technology and people leadership. Proven change agent, with the broad capability set with deep understanding of global consumer trends to drive adoption of new technologies and services. My success in delivering business value is attributed to being a creative, innovative and practical thinker, with a proven ability to create a vision, secure buy-in and lead operational execution - whilst bringing people on the journey. Astute, commercially savvy with a high sense of accountability, a drive to succeed, a passion for innovation, excellence and create amazing customer outcomes through connected people. My Strengths: People leadership and driving culture change Converging strategy, design and technology to drive innovation Commercial acumen and accountability for delivering business outcomes Developing customer value propositions and translating to actionable plans Building motivated, inspired and empowered teams to get things done Exceptional communicator, confident and inspiring cheer leader Admired For; Putting customers at the heart of what we do Developing high performing diverse teams Creating a digital first mindset and curious to what is possible Thinking outside the box and challenging status quo Authentic communications and showing empathy for others Demonstrating composure, resilience and courage in difficult circumstances
Career Timeline
- AmpolCurrentFeb 2022–Present· 4 yrs 7 mos
- Chief Operating Officer, Trading and ShippingCurrentSep 2025–Present
- Head of Energy Retail SolutionsFeb 2022–Oct 2025
- Nov 2018–2022· 3 yrs 2 mos
- Executive Director - Monash Professional PathwaysNov 2018–2022
- Jul 2018–Nov 2018· 4 mos
- Director, Digital InnovationJul 2018–Nov 2018
- 2016–Jun 2018· 2 yrs 5 mos
- General Manager - Digital Transformation & Innovation2016–Jun 2018
- Oct 2015–Oct 2025· 10 yrs
- Strategy ConsultantOct 2015–Oct 2025
- Oct 2001–Oct 2015· 14 yrs
- Simplification Manager - Process & Data2014–Oct 2015
- General Manager - Customer Innovation2012–2014
- Retail Executive - MarketingJul 2009–2012
- Retail Executive - Customer CareMar 2006–Jul 2009
- National Marketing ManagerOct 2001–Mar 2006
- Jun 2000–Oct 2001· 1 yr 4 mos
- Marketing Planning ManagerJun 2000–Oct 2001
- Apr 1998–Jun 2000· 2 yrs 2 mos
- General Manager, Sales and MarketingApr 1998–Jun 2000
- May 1993–Mar 1998· 4 yrs 10 mos
- Loyalty Manager1997–Mar 1998
- Manager, ProductNov 1995–1997
- Market AnalystMay 1993–Nov 1995
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Business Administration and Management, General
Australian Institute of BusinessBachelor's Degree
Marketing
RMIT UniversityBachelor's degree
Marketing
RMIT UniversityVCE
Hobson Bay High School